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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · 17d

Today: Northern Territory Police have handed a brief of evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding Kumanjayi White’s death in May.

Family of Kumanjayi White Demands Justice as Brief of Evidence Sent to Prosecutor | National Justice Project

National Justice Project takes strategic legal action to create a fair and equitable society that is free from discrimination.

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · 27d

We welcome new NSW law closing a loophole in the Crimes Act, ensuring those who commit sexual violence when time of death is uncertain can now be prosecuted.

The courage of Mona and Cindy’s families and their demand for accountability, has led to this important law reform.

justice.org.au/news

Black and white portrait of Kerrie and Dawn, the family members of the two young women who were killed 1987 with text overlayed "Historic day as 'Cindy's Law' is passed in NSW parliament.

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Aug 5

You can’t handle the truth!

If the NT wants to silence coroners from exposing systemic racism, then the Federal Government must step in - a guest post by George Newhouse CEO of the National Justice Project.

The rest is at the Northern Myth here: www.thenorthernmyth.com/2025/08/04/y...

You can’t handle the truth! - The Northern Myth

The NT Government’s plan could limit the examination of future deaths, allowing systemic issues to go unchallenged.

www.thenorthernmyth.com

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Aug 4

This year’s theme, Little Footsteps, Big Future, honours the journeys children take as they grow, and we recognise the urgent need to create systems where every First Nations child can grow up safe, loved and connected to family, culture and Country.

#NATSICD

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 29

We have supported a family to lodge a formal discrimination complaint about the distressing treatment they experienced whilst voting. We know they are not alone.

We encourage anyone who experienced or witnessed racism towards First Nations people to make a report at callitout.com.au.

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 21

Australia's human rights are sliding backwards, according to a new report submitted to the United Nations today from more than 150 organisations.

Read the report that the National Justice Project has endorsed here: www.hrlc.org.au/reports/upr-...

Australia’s human rights record under scrutiny - Human Rights Law Centre

www.hrlc.org.au

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 17

Drawing from the National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition’s School Exclusion Project Research Report, the AFR Team and NYIEC have co-authored a think piece on the school-to-prison-pipeline that exists here in Australia. #endschoolexclusion

The school-to-prison-pipeline - Alternative First Responders

When we place police in schools, what message are we teaching? Everyone has the right to a culturally safe and responsive education. The school system in Australia is boasted as ...

alternativefirstresponders.com.au

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 15

We have represented families who have lost loved ones—we are outraged that recommendations from coronial inquests urging the removal of these ligature points continue to be overlooked, year after year. Read more information on this investigation at theguardian.com

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our Alternative First Responders team has released a formal statement in response to the Northern Territory Government’s plan to implement law reform that would create a new police stream specifically targeting public places and people’s homes - all in the name of 'community safety'.

Alternatives not quasi-policing - Alternative First Responders

The Alternative First Responders campaign is deeply concerned about the Northern Territory Government’s plan to implement law reform that would create a new police stream specifically targeting public...

alternativefirstresponders.com.au

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our team is celebrating NAIDOC Week across many lands.

We'd love to know where you are celebrating this week.

❤️💛🖤

#NAIDOC2025

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 7

Content warning for First Nations readers.

Our thoughts are with the community of Yuendumu today and the family of Kumanjayi Walker. We hope the long-awaited findings of the coronial inquest into his death at the hands of police will bring them closer to truth, accountability and justice.

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 6

Happy NAIDOC Week!

We are proud to celebrate the 50th year of this national week to honour Indigenous voices and culture.

#NAIDOC2025

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 2

We are proud so many Australians continue to stand up for their right to protest. ‘In Defence of Dissent’ maps the repression of protest rights in Australia over the past 5yrs & how communities can work together to #ProtectProtest
australiandemocracy.org.au/indefenceofd...

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jul 1

An Aboriginal family has filed a Federal Court claim against the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) following traumatic events at a polling booth during the 14 October 2023 Voice Referendum that highlight serious failures in cultural safety. Read more at www.justice.org.au/racial-discr...

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 30

Great to see our AI-powered complaints platform Hear Me Out featured in the latest issue of Australian Pro Bono Centre Voco. Read more at www.probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-nati...

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 29

It's June 30! Your last day to support our health justice campaign with a tax deductible donation. Please consider making a donation to the National Justice Project and help our fight for fair healthcare. Donate to dismantle discrimination at act.justice.org.au/fairhealthcare

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 26

The end of the financial year is just around the corner and time is running out to make tax deductible donations.
Please consider making a donation to the National Justice Project and help our fight for fair healthcare.
Donate to dismantle discrimination at act.justice.org.au/fairhealthcare

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 26

It was an honour to support the Smith family through their long fight for justice. Cindy’s Law is a tribute to their courage.
Read more at www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 25

Everyone deserves culturally safe and dignified healthcare, free of discrimination.
If you witness or experience racism against First Nations people report it to callitout.com.au
If you want to help dismantle discrimination donate to act.justice.org.au/fairhealthcare

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 25

It is an honour to join the Smith family at NSW Parliament today to witness the Attorney General introduce legal reform – Cindy’s Law – this afternoon. Read more at www.justice.org.au/a-37-year-fi...

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 24

Content warning - the following includes the names of deceased First Nations people.
We welcome long overdue reform being introduced to NSW Parliament today to close a legal loophole in the NSW Crimes Act that saw sexual offenders go unpunished.
Read more at www.justice.org.au/a-37-year-fi...

National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 23

With the help of our supporters, we are now able to expand our efforts to call out the failings of the out-of-home care system and to stand proudly alongside First Nations families advocating for change. Join our fight for systemic change.
Visit act.justice.org.au/fairhealthcare

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 23

Important series on the discriminatory system of First Nations child removals. An area of systemic injustice where we need to fight for change. Read more at theguardian.com/Australia-news/series0brith-rights Donate at act.justice.org.au/fairhealthcare

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 22

The increasing removal of First Nations children is an area of systemic injustice where we need to fight for change, especially to ensure mothers and children can access maternal health services without fear or discrimination. Help fight for systemic change at act.justice.org.au/fairhealthcare

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National Justice Project @njpjustice.bsky.social · Jun 19

On World Refugee Day we celebrate diversity and the resilience of our courageous clients who suffered harm while held in offshore detention. With their strength, we fight for justice and accountability. With your help, we can fight for systemic change. Donate at act.justice.org.au/fairhealthcare

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